Education

Higher Education Department Unveils Native American Tuition Scholarship: What Students Need to Know

Native American students have until July 1 to submit their applications for the Native American Tuition Scholarship.

What a New Scholarship Program Means for Native American Students — and the Future of Tribal Communities

A new New Mexico scholarship will cover full in-state tuition for Native American students attending select colleges in Arizona, Colorado and Texas, expanding educational opportunities while strengthening tribal communities and future leadership.

‘Every Role at APS Is Vital’: Superintendent Blakey Honors Staff as School Year Closes

APS Superintendent Gabriella Blakey took the opportunity to express gratitude and appreciation to district staff–from teachers to drivers and cooks–as another school year ends.

Free Meals Await Kids and Teens This Summer

Children aged 1-18 can visit sites to receive free meals.

More New Mexico Students are Filling Out FAFSA. Why That Could Change the State’s Future.

New Mexico posted one of the nation’s largest FAFSA completion gains, reflecting a broader push to make higher education more accessible and affordable. State leaders say the surge could reshape the economy, expand opportunity for working-class families and strengthen workforce development for years to come.

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New Mexico-Based Artist Built a 30-Foot Coyote Head in the New Mexico Desert—and You Can Sleep Inside It

An artist in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., built a 30-foot guest house shaped like a giant coyote head, turning a fantastical dream into a unique Airbnb.

Flash Flood Watch Issued for Parts of New Mexico as Monsoon Storms Build

Flash Flood Watch issued for Ruidoso burn scars and western New Mexico as storms bring heavy rain, flooding risks, and afternoon thunderstorm activity.

This Overlooked New Mexico Town Might Be the Best Weekend Getaway Yet

Ruidoso, N.M., is welcoming travelers back for a cool mountain getaway as the village continues to recover from 2024 fires and floods.

Forget the Desert—This Mountain Village Is One of New Mexico’s Go-To Weekend Getaways

Families, as New Mexico sizzles,are escaping to Ruidoso's cool mountain pines, shaded lakes, and outdoor trails for the ideal weekend getaway.

El Niño Is Back — and It Could Soak New Mexico This Winter. But Don’t Get Too Comfortable.

After years of drier La Niña influences, a strengthening El Niño offers New Mexico hope for moisture relief — but also brings risks of extreme rain, flooding and unpredictable extremes in a warming climate.